Squalid: meaning, definitions and examples

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squalid

 

[ หˆskwษ’l.ษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

living conditions

Squalid refers to something that is extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to neglect or poverty. It can describe living conditions, environments, or areas that are characterized by filth and misery.

Synonyms

deplorable, dirty, disgusting, filthy, wretched

Examples of usage

  • The squalid conditions of the slums were shocking.
  • They lived in a squalid apartment with no running water.
  • The squalid state of the abandoned building attracted attention from the media.

Translations

Translations of the word "squalid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรณrdido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dreckig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brudny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ„ (ใใŸใชใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฎ่„ (ฤngzฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umaลพan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhreinlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐัา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirkli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sucio

Etymology

The term 'squalid' comes from the Latin word 'squalidus', which means 'to be dirty' or 'to be filthy'. This Latin root is derived from 'squalere', meaning 'to be rough' or 'to be filthy', and it reflects a state of neglect and a lack of cleanliness. The use of the word in English began around the early 19th century, where it was primarily used to describe living conditions that were not only dirty but also indicative of a deeper social problem, such as poverty or neglect. Over time, the word has been employed in various contexts, often depicting not just the physical state but also the emotional or social ramifications of such conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,791, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.